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A collection of posts that show how we are part of a bigger #teamkind when we act with kindness. These stories tell us about the positive things that people do to be kind to others.

Sarah wearing a hoodie with the words "kindness matters" on it beside text which reads "Time for Kindness needs you!"

Time for Kindness needs you!

Could you be a kindness ambassador? (Spoilers: yes you could!) Everyone is welcome to become a kindness ambassador – it simply provides a structured way to commit to seeing and sharing kindness in the world using this 3-step process: Step 1: Commit to noticing at least one act of everyday kindness in the world around […]

A woman with short pink hair wearing sunglasses and a yellow, orange, pink and black mask, stands next to a bus stop.

A helpful chat at the bus stop.

“While walking the dogs past a bus stop an elderly lady walked over to the bus stop and asked me if the bus had gone. I had just seen it so I let her know that it had just gone but they run every hour. We had a little commiseration at the lack of public

Handwriting which says "Cyril stopped me banging my head while swimming." above a drawing of blue water with 6 stick figures swimming in it towards the end of the pool.

Friend stops child banging head while swimming

What a kind thing Cyril did to stop you banging your head while swimming” and thank you to the person who shared this with us at the University of Reading festival – your drawing is wonderful too! Find more stories from the University of Reading festival here.

The words thank you in brightly colourful letters

What if… we link kindness and gratitude for the good of our health

My guest blog this month comes from Simon Gamewell, Content Producer at TAP – Thank And Praise. TAP is a social thanking platform that aims to improve the wellbeing of those working in education, healthcare and social care by sharing stories of thanks and gratitude. In his blog Simon explains how linking kindness and gratitude

Text reading "I've experienced so much kindness at work" in large quotation marks.

Kind manager supports employee’s mental health.

“I’ve experienced so much kindness at work! The moments which stand out for me are Managers who’ve been patient with me when learning the ropes. And one amazing manager I had called Judith when I was a mental health support worker and developed mental health issues myself. She was brilliant in her support of me…basically

A KitKat original and a blood donation safety leaflet sit on a table.

Blood donors are some of the kindest people!

“All our customers give up their time to attend our venue. Some come every 2 weeks – rain, hail or shine. They are super kind as they are blood / plasma donors – wanting to help others in the community! The happiest place on earth is not Disney Land – it’s a Donor Centre.” We

An elderly woman wearing a blue and white top with a blue cardigan, her previous volunteer, a person with short grey hair wearing a burgundy t-shirt sat at a table with three plates of food in front of them. Claire stands behind them. A beach and the sea are visible out of the window beside them.

Link Friend helps keep loneliness at bay in older people.

Claire Ford started befriending her Link Friend, June, in 2020, initially as a telephone buddy and then face-to-face when it was safe to do so. She takes her out once a week for coffee or a meal, and phones her in between visits, telling us that she is “great fun and a pleasure to spend

a H&T pawnbrokers shop viewed from the pavement right outside.

Shop owner gives directions to lost stranger.

“I was waiting at a bus stop in front of this shop as the woman was opening up for the day. Another lady came along looking for the phone shop that had apparently been in this unit previously. Instead of just saying ‘sorry it’s gone’ she gave her directions to the nearest place in town

Quote marks around text which reads "I imagine workplaces where compassion and empathy are expressed, where acts of kindness are the norm, and where everyone feels valued and appreciated." -Christina Baird

Kind At Work

I’m loving seeing more people talking about kindness at work so big thank you to Jonathan Chrimes for pointing out the work Christina Baird is doing on this front. On the website they share some steps to get started participating in their Being Kind at Work campaign and here they are: 1) Commit to being

A row of 9 people standing with their backs to the camera. They are all wearing black tops with the words Kindness in Biscuit Form printed on the back and are pointing over the shoulders to the words. They stand in front of The Biskery bakery building.

What if… we use our businesses to spread kindness

This month’s guest blog is likely to make us all feel peckish! I’m delighted to welcome Lisa Shepherd, Co-Founder and Director of The Biskery, a bakery that is “spreading kindness one biscuit at a time”. Lisa shares with us their story of a campaign that started during the pandemic and has become a weekly celebration